Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

Pulaski Technical College's Allied Health program significantly outperforms both state and national benchmarks, with graduates earning $62,098—about $13,000 more than the Arkansas median and nearly $8,000 above the national median. Among Arkansas programs, this ranks in the 80th percentile, trailing only Arkansas Tech and NorthWest Arkansas Community College. For families concerned about regional competitiveness, these numbers suggest the program prepares students well for Arkansas's allied health job market, which serves over half its students who receive Pell grants.

The debt burden of $21,250 is higher than both state and national medians, but the strong earnings create a favorable 0.34 debt-to-earnings ratio—meaning graduates owe roughly four months' salary. That's a manageable starting point for healthcare careers that typically offer job security and advancement potential. The combination puts this program among the stronger values in Arkansas allied health education.

One important caveat: the sample size is small (under 30 graduates), so individual circumstances could vary more than these medians suggest. Still, for Arkansas families seeking an associate's degree path into allied health, this program's track record shows graduates entering the workforce at competitive salaries without overwhelming debt. That's particularly meaningful at a community college price point.